The ice rink at PPL Center hosts fast-moving hockey players but next week, the ice will be filled with fish, fairies, giant toys and ... cars. When "Disney On Ice Presents Worlds of Fantasy" opens at the Allentown arena Wednesday, full-size versions of the crew from Disney's "Cars" movies including Lightning McQueen, Mater, Sally and Ramone will roll onto the ice. The segment is one of four scenes from Disney movies included in the show that feature professional skating and special effects. "The cars look just like the characters and get a lot of great reactions when the audience sees them," says Todd Straley, company manager. The ice-skating show...

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